An alright bakery for me -- there is a large number of items available with options that suit both…read morethe Asian and Western palates. I do like how the bread is a bit more chewy than others but otherwise I'm not really impressed by the flavor combinations although the items taste fresh. There are tons of amazing bakeries in Hong Kong and even within New Town Plaza, so feel free to look elsewhere.

A-1 Bakery is probably my most-frequented bakery shop due to its convenient location in New Town…read morePlaza. I often buy bread from there, such as the mushroom and sausage bread and the ham and egg. They have a pretty large selection available and I often see staff bringing out freshly-cooked batches, so I'm reassured that the things here are freshly made. I've bought two birthday cakes from A-1; one is a very creatively designed birthday cake that's meant to bring good fortune - instead of cream and fruits like what's on most cakes, this one has shrimp, abalone and scallop on top! They actually look really real and I'm impressed with how closely they were able to recreate them! The cake itself is a mango cake. Although the cake looks really cool, it didn't taste amazing. It was a little too sweet for my liking and the mango tasted kind of artificial. The other cake, a mango ice cream cake, was actually bought just two days ago for my mother's birthday yesterday. When I placed the order and told them I wanted to pick it up tomorrow, they said they weren't sure if this was possible because normally ice cream cakes require you to preorder two days beforehand. Luckily, the staff spoke with somebody and said it was alright. I liked the ice cream cake better than the fortune cake - the mango ice cream was very refreshing and it was actually a little more solid than regular ice cream, which I actually liked because it meant that it didn't melt so quickly. However, I've tried ice cream cakes from Hagen Daiz and have to admit that they are definitely better! Overall, I would say that the bread at A-1 is better than the cakes are. The fortune cake was impressive visually, but didn't taste very good, and while the mango ice cream cake was better, it was still not amazing. I don't think I'll be buying cakes from A-1 anymore but will continue buying their bread!

Same food as every other simply life, but conveniently located in the mall above Admiralty subway…read morestation, have decent weekend brunch menu

Holy Crap. Probably one of the best chocolate cakes I ever had, and definitely the best cake I've…read morehad in Hong Kong. I got the Chocolate Craquelin which is a dark chocolate cake with almond on the bottom layer. It was so good and super decadent. The only reason I give it 4 stars is because it's pretty expensive, especially by HK standards. Oh, also, the location is a bit hidden in the K11 building. It's on the outside portion of the building in an alley.

Undeniably one of the best and more long lasting macaroons that one could opt for! The entire…read morepalette of macaroon collection looks not only too fragile to eat but taste too good to be true! And a lovely range of tastes they cater to as well: classics and exotic, both! The first time I bought macaroons from this place, I was travelling back on a 14 hour flight journey. I thought my patisserie would wilt away, but nope, they were as fresh as I had bought them and tasted amazing!

Very traditional little shop, nice ladies were helpful with no English, decent prices, tasty bites…read moreto eat, you should try 1-2 of as many as you can

Ming Wah (明華餅家) is the kind of local Chinese bakery does everything well. Located in the heart of…read moreMongkok, they are truly hard to beat: no pretension, awesome prices, efficient service, and above all, delicious products. I honestly wish all bakeries could operate the way they do. There are no English signs and the workers do not speak much English at all. (#1) The place is old school and super local. Instead of grabbing a tray and serving yourself, in this setup the items are out on display in tubs and you point to each one that you want the worker to package for you. There is always a crowd here, so items run out quick. I love their version of the egg tart (蛋撻) and the wife cake (老婆餅) is one of the best I've had. A popular pastry is their hot dog pastry (腸仔包), which is fluffy and almost buttery with every bite. They have an awesome variety of shao bing (燒餅), which they bake and grill almost looking like stuffed pancakes, but they're usually filled with a sweeter ingredient such as bean paste (豆沙), sweetened custard (奶黃), azuki / red bean (紅豆), just to name a few. Everything ranges from $3-7 HKD, which in my book is extremely affordable. Try to target the items you want ahead of time and be sure to bring cash. I wouldn't bother calling ahead of time and I would suggest being patient with the staff when the crowds are fierce. ___________ (#1) If you can't rock the 廣東話, be prepared to point.

This place has, for a very long while, been my definition of fine and high-end pastisserie. Paul…read moreLafayet is a french brand that dedicates herself in bringing authentic French flavor into the local market. I remember my first time walking into the joint in sheer amazement and awe. Every single item in the display cabinet looks like a piece of artwork to me; the macaroons, in various colors, glitter like jewel beckoning for passers by (me including) to take a bite. Skipping the macaroons that they are known for, I shall talk about their creme brulee. Before knowing this place, the only impression on this classic french pudding is sweeten steamed eggs and I have given up in making myself into liking it. It was not until one day I might as well be out of my mind to give this pudding another try in Paul Lafayet have I had my impression turned 180 degree. The custard was so velvety and creamy that I could not believe it is made of eggs; it was more like a very thick cream yet not as oily. The pale yellow mixture is flecked with vanilla seeds and you can tell right away they are using the fresh stuff but not the essence. The crowning glory is the caramel crust on top. Each and every pot of creme brulee will be dusted with demarara sugar and burnt with a blow torch. The sugar will melt and scorch to form a sweet, crispy crust; combining with the smooth and soothing interior, that's a couple made in heaven. I have to admit that the per unit prices of individual items are rather high and it is not a place that you can come often; nonetheless, for the quality of the desserts here, it is totally worth the money to reward yourself and treat yourself with good quality puddings.